What are the benefits of older women dating younger men? And why is there a stigma with these age-gap relationships?

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Older women who are dating younger men are more satisfied in their relationships, according to a survey of 200 heterosexual couples by Dr. Justin J. Lehmiller. When a man is much older than his partner, people don’t blink an eye. However, people tend to criticize older women dating younger men. Why is there such a double standard among age-gap relationships? And what are five benefits of older women dating younger men?

5 Benefits of Older Women Dating Younger Men

The Bias Against Older Women Age-Gap Relationships

Older women who date younger men are often called cougars, which implies a predatory nature, but there are no derogatory labels for younger men who enter these relationships.

This bias against these types of age-gap relationships helps explain why they’re relatively rare. Lack of support or criticism by society or friends and family can put stress on the relationship or deter a couple from considering it at all. 

The Quality of Age-Gap Relationships

In spite of the stigma associated with these types of relationships, research shows that women who were more than 10 years older than their male partners were the most satisfied with and committed to their relationships compared with women who were younger than their partners and women whose partners were close in age. 

We can see many examples of these relationships among celebrities. Cher, 77, is dating a man 40 years her junior. Heidi Klum, 50, is married to a musician who’s 16 years her junior. Mariah Carey, 54, is partnered with a 39-year-old choreographer. If it works for them, why can’t it work for you?

5 Benefits of Older Women Dating Younger Men

1. Younger men have less physical and emotional baggage

2. Younger men have more vitality

3. Older women have more financial stability and don’t need a man to support them

4. Better and more exciting sex

5. Older women are not afraid to ask for what they want

Have you ever been in an age-gap relationship? If so, how did it work out? Are there any tips you’d like to share for those considering a relationship like this?

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